Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 in Nashville after a brief battle with cancer. Her death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from Miley Cyrus, Donald Trump, Dionne Warwick, Reese Witherspoon, J.K. Rowling and other stars. Trump has ordered US flags to be lowered for a week in honour of the music icon, while celebrities are remembering Parton’s extraordinary career, philanthropy and lasting impact on generations of fans.

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has once again landed at the centre of a social media storm after sharing a strongly worded Instagram post targeting what she described as "westernized Indian women" and questioning the idea of "fake independence." Days after her viral comments on Gen Z and protest culture sparked widespread debate, Kangana returned with another controversial message, arguing that independence and freedom must be earned through responsibility and accountability. In her post, she praised women who make difficult and unconventional life choices while taking full responsibility for them, contrasting them with those she claimed seek the appearance of independence without earning it. One of the most controversial parts of her post was the use of the phrase "gutter chap," which immediately drew sharp reactions online and reignited political and social debate. WATCH